Guides
Guides for Brisbane buyers
Straight answers to the questions buyers search for most, written by people who inspect Brisbane homes.
What a building and pest inspection costs in Brisbane, and why prices differ
What drives the cost of a building and pest inspection in Brisbane: property size, type, access, extra buildings and timing. Plus how to compare quotes fairly.
The building and pest condition in a QLD contract, in plain English
How the building and pest condition in a Queensland REIQ contract works: the Inspection Date, the 5pm deadline, what 'satisfactory' means and how it differs from cooling off.
Signs of termites in Brisbane homes, and what to do if you find them
How to spot termite activity in Brisbane homes: mud leads, hollow timber, bubbling paint and more. What it means for a purchase and what a timber pest inspection checks.
Buying an apartment in Brisbane: an inspection checklist
What to check before buying a unit or apartment in Brisbane: wet areas, balconies, windows, common property and the body corporate records that matter most.
How to read your building and pest report without the stress
A simple way to read a building and pest report: start with the summary, check major defects and safety hazards, then timber pest findings and limitations.
Handover day on a new build: what to check before you accept the keys
Practical completion and handover inspections in Queensland: what an independent inspector checks, how defects lists work and why timing matters.
Asbestos in older Brisbane homes: what a building inspection can and cannot tell you
Does a building and pest inspection check for asbestos? What our report says about materials that may contain asbestos and when to call a licensed assessor.